In My Students’ Shoes

Conflict Resolution in the Classroom Understanding Reacting Responding Assimilating Applying Effective communication and effective conflict resolution skills are important to maintain good relationships.

Conflict is…… Difference of opinion with another Complaints about our performance Criticism of our behavior or attitude Fighting with another Being confronted in a negative way Defending our rights when they are being ignored. When you hear the word conflict you relate it to……….

I relate conflict to… A threat to our security. Taking a risk. Speaking out for our beliefs. A time when no one is communicating; whether people are angry silently or are yelling at one another. Someone acting in direct opposition to our request. I relate conflict to…………………

M y C l a s s r o o m Ideal Classroom Realistic Classroom What type of classroom would you like to have?

Diversity in the Classroom Today, classroom are very diverse. We have students from different nationalities, religions, family backgrounds, etc.

How Do We Respond to Conflict? STOP LISTEN LOOK RESPOND ATTACK DENY Every one has a conflict style to resolve problems. Practice Atypical Teacher’s Day at School

Our Expectation About the Outcome of a Conflict WIN/LOSE LOSE/LOSE The way we respond to conflict will contribute to the solution of it. Practice: One Story with 3 Different Endings. WIN/WIN

Can We Perceive Conflict as a Positive Learning? Teachers are the best role models Learn new and better ways to respond to problems Build better and more lasting relationships, especially with our students Learn more about ourselves and our students What type pf conflict resolution role model are you? Teachers are the role model for the skills their students will learn.

Why Does Conflict Occur? Perception Assumptions Different Values Communication Conflict is part of our lives. Example:….. / Activity: the Fingerprint

To manage conflict in our classroom, we need…. Make the time to explore and understand differences Learn about our students Apply approaches that create a positive outcome of the conflict See conflict as a teaching tool for understanding feelings/needs of others Now that we understand the nature of conflict, we need 1,2,3,and 4 as the basic ingredients to manage classroom conflict.

Approaches to Resolving Conflicts in Schools Conflict resolution skills Violence prevention – anti bullying programs Peer Mediation The problem solving approach Integrating Conflict Resolution in our curriculum But how to approach classroom conflicts? There are different approaches, today we are talking about conflict resolution skills.

Strategies for Supportive Approaches to Conflict see challenges, not problems be a good listener explore and find the underlying issues gain self-awareness help students become aware of the conflict and how it can help them grow

Ideas to Develop With Your Students

Integrating Conflict Resolution In Planning

Can Your Students Resolve Conflicts?

Activities for Teachers explore the positive value of conflict examine the assumptions we have about conflict identify what they have learned about conflict from their families identify different resolution styles in a conflict (win/lose, win/win, negotiation, mediation, problem solving)

Bibliography for Conflict Resolution The Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning Building bridges between parents and schools in Michigan. http://www.casel.org/home/index.php http://www.connectforkids.org/ http://www.acrnet.org/ http://www.gigglepotz.com/peace.htm http://www.kidscoop.com/resources/conflict.html